Distinguishing Tests for Functional Groups

1) Tests for Phenols and Alcohols

EXPERIMENT OBSERVATION INFERENCE

1) To the given liquids Violet color is observed in Test tube A contains
A and B, add a few test tube A, but there is no phenol.
drops of neutral change in B.
FeCl3 solution.
2) To the given liquids There is no change in test Test tube B contains
A and B, add conc. tube A, while a pleasant alcohol.
H2SO4 and fruity smell in test tube B.
CH3COOH. Warm
the test tubes in a
warm water bath
and pour them into
excess water.

RESULT: Test tube A contains phenol while test tube B contains alcohol.